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Katherine Dunham sitting in dressing room, Seattle, February 1, 1948
Order an ImageKatherine Dunham was the first successful leader of an African American dance troupe. She was also a published author at the age of 12 and earned a PhD in anthropology.
Here, Ms. Dunham is sitting at her dressing table putting on an earring, in full costume. Her group performed Seattle's Civic Auditorium on February 1, 1948.
Handwritten on negative sleeve: Kat. Dun. 2-1-48
Here, Ms. Dunham is sitting at her dressing table putting on an earring, in full costume. Her group performed Seattle's Civic Auditorium on February 1, 1948.
Handwritten on negative sleeve: Kat. Dun. 2-1-48
ID Number: 2014.49.002.020.0065
Date: 1948
Creator(s):
Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.002.020.0065
Copyright: All Rights Reserved